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Swimply is a fairly new app that works like Airbnb, but you are just renting a residential pool or other property space to enjoy.

Many area businesses have been reporting difficulty filling jobs over the last couple of years. So, it's no surprise that in a new study of best and worst states for filling jobs from WalletHub, Kentucky ranks at the bottom.

If you have any Forever stamps laying around, you better hang onto them before this coming Sunday. The price of a First-Class stamp will increase from $0.47 to $0.49.

As soon as the calendar turns over to a new year, millions of folks are on the lookout for their W-2s and not long after, their tax refunds. However, more than 40 million low-income families will see delays with their refunds this year as the IRS steps up its efforts to combat identity theft and fraud.

Earlier this week we told you about Fashion Bug's plans to close its doors. Well, there's been a little bit of a change there, but its only a slight change.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Democrats’ unserious approach to dealing with the failed Obama economy and upcoming massive tax hikes: Last night, Democrat leaders admitted that the bill they wanted Republicans to turn to hadn’t even been written yet... Read More ...

As we do every month 1490 WOMI will air the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Rooster Booster Program live. The Joe Lowe Morning show will originate from the Rooster Booster Breakfast and listeners can tune in as early as 6am to hear what's going on if they are not able to attend...

If you think the hot dry weather is hard on your electric bill think about our farming community.  Many farms in Daviess and surrounding counties are running inches or feet behind on rainfall. This is on top of the extremely high temperatures...

The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) is seeking 16 new AmeriCorps members to serve in Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, and Webster counties, beginning September 1, 2012.  GRADD has been awarded a $390,000 grant from the Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS) to fund 30 full-time AmeriCorps Senior Connections program members. (F...

If you are a grandparent currently raising a grandchild, you know how Photo By: GRAexpensive it can be. The folks at Green River Area Development District may be able to help. GRADD has financial aid assistance for those who qualify. Find out more below.